Hostage Deal
Israel returned bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza following Ran Gvili's return, Red Cross confirms
The transfer of the Palestinians' remains came following the discovery of last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili's remains and as part of the deal to end the war in Gaza.
Israel’s hostage dilemma: The need for clear, firm guidelines to break the cycle - editorial
Hamas captors told David Cunio his wife had 'moved on,' ex-hostage tells N12
Huckabee: Israel will 'coordinate with US,' but make its own decision on renewed Iran airstrikes
Hamas claims remains of slain hostage Hadar Goldin were recovered in Rafah, Al Jazeera reports
Following the Al Jazeera report, a security source confirmed to Maariv that hostage remains were being recovered by the terror group from the Israeli-controlled side of the Yellow Line.
Lior Rudaeff, the grandfather who died protecting his community, returns home
A husband, father, and grandfather, longtime Nir Yitzhak resident Lior Rudaeff was a member of the kibbutz’s response team when he was murdered by Palestinian Islamic Jihad on October 7, 2023.
Starved, blindfolded, beaten: Ex-hostage Rom Braslavski recalls torture in captivity
Braslavski's captors significantly worsened his situation in March 2025, after the second ceasefire deal concluded.
IDF confirms that hostage remains returned last night belong to 'man of the land' Lior Rudaeff
"Lior was a man of the land, family, and community. A volunteer, a neighbor, and a true friend who was always there for everyone," Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak wrote in a statement.
'Today you are finally home': Oz Daniel laid to rest after two years in Hamas captivity
Thousands of people, including family, friends, and military officials, gathered Thursday for Sergeant Major Oz Daniel's funeral. Attendees included President Herzog, MK Benny Gantz, Gal Hirsch.
US convenes UNSC, submits resolution regarding Gaza force, Israel not informed beforehand, NSC says
The resolution, submitted by the US with the objective of establishing the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, has not yet been discussed in Israel.
WATCH: IDF confirms death of Hamas terrorist who held six hostages
Zaid Zaki Abd al-Hadi was killed during a strike conducted on October 29, 2025, thanks to a joint operation by the IDF and the Shin Bet.
IDF denies it has information linking slain hostage Lt. Goldin to Rafah tunnel holding terrrorists
According to the report, this is the main reason why the IDF and Israel's leadership have refrained from striking that position.
Hostage remains identified as Itay Chen, last Israeli-American hostage held in Gaza
Notably, this leaves Hadar Goldin as the last remaining murdered hostage who was taken during active IDF service.
From captivity to community: The heartfelt homecoming of Bar Kupershtein - opinion
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